Pentas

Pentas lanceolata

easy both ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 2–3 days

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

60–90°F (15–32°C)

🪏 Soil

Well-draining potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Every 2 weeks

🪴 Repotting

Annual

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About Pentas

Long-blooming tropical with clusters of star-shaped flowers in red, pink, white, or lavender. Outstanding butterfly plant.

Care tips

  • Outstanding butterfly and hummingbird plant
  • Deadhead for continuous blooming
  • Very heat tolerant — thrives in summer

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